Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution is designed for working professionals in various industries and sectors who wish to develop or increase their negotiation, conflict analysis, and conflict management/resolution knowledge and competencies in ways that will enhance their qualifications and career advancement prospects. This certificate program is also ideal for working professionals who desire to switch careers and pursue vocational opportunities or professions that require fundamental knowledge and skills in negotiation and conflict management/resolution.
Why choose a graduate certificate?
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In-demand skills. Being able to negotiate and handle conflict productively is indispensable in the modern workplace, and this becomes even more important as you move up the career ladder. Level up your career prospects by gaining these vital human skills now, and for wherever your professional aspirations take you.
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Stackable credentials. The Graduate Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution is a great way to explore graduate-level coursework and get a head start if you decide to continue into the M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management program.
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Flexible scheduling. You can complete the certificate program entirely online, in person or a hybrid option, depending on your schedule and needs. This program is 12 credits and can be completed in as little as one year.
- Professional networking. You’ll be part of a vibrant community with other career-minded students and faculty who are experts and practitioners in their fields.
Everything you need to know about the Graduate Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution.
Graduate Certificate Requirements (12 credits)
- CNCM 506 Understanding and Assessing Conflict (3 credits)
- CNCM 508 Approaches to Managing Conflict/Methods of Dispute Resolution (3 credits)
- CNCM 513 Negotiation—Theory and Practice (3 credits)
- CNCM 515 Mediation—Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution program should possess a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution and have at least one year of professional or work-related experience.
The following materials are required for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Essential Conflict Resolution program:
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Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. Questions about the application should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission (410.837.6565).
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Personal statement. Detail your reasons for seeking a graduate certificate, your short-and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think this certificate will help you achieve those goals. Please limit your statement to one page of text. Send the statement to documents@ubalt.edu.
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Official transcripts. Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate transcripts, if any) be sent directly from each institution attended. Transcripts can be sent electronically to documents@ubalt.edu.
- Resume. Send your current resume to documents@ubalt.edu.
Contact us.
Yunzi “Rae” Tan
associate professor and certificate program director
email: rtan@ubalt.edu
view Prof. Tan's faculty profile